I am about to order the steppers needed to drive my 4 x 4 EVO, my very first router.

I don't want to waste money over-designing or overbuilding the machine but at the same time, i do not want to build a machine that I will outgrow in a few months of use or damage making demands its not up to.

On the basis of my limited experience, the EVO is primarily a woodworking machine and it is listed in the Wood Working Forum.

Does that characterization change to Metal Working simply by going to more powerful steppers and a 3 HP router?

I'd like the option of machining parts from 6000 series alloy.

What size steppers should I buy now in anticipation of metal working?

Thanks

L. J.